UK Accounting & Bookkeeping Manager/Assistant Manager/Senior Accountant

Experience : 2 - 10 Years

Timing : 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM/11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Location : Ahmedabad/Hyderabad/Mumbai/Delhi/Kochi

Work Type : Onsit/Hybrid

Job Description :

• Prepare and review routine and complex UK accounts and bookkeeping work.
• Prepare sole trader, partnership and small company accounts working papers in line with FRS 102 / FRS 105 requirements.
• Handle bookkeeping records, journals, opening balances, prepayments, accruals and fixed assets.
• Perform bank, VAT, PAYE, wages and control account reconciliations.
• Support VAT returns, UK corporation tax adjustments and draft computations.
• Review nominal ledgers, trial balances, reconciliations, control accounts and accounts production outputs.
• Identify unusual balances, missing information, technical issues and data quality concerns.
• Ensure working papers and client files are accurate, complete and clearly presented.
• Provide constructive review feedback and ensure review points are appropriately resolved.
• Coordinate with UK stakeholders to resolve queries and meet deadlines.
• Maintain quality controls, audit trails and confidentiality of client financial data.
• Coach and support junior team members and contribute to improving team quality and efficiency.
• Manage workload, priorities and escalations where required.

Required Skills & Experience

• CA / ACCA / Semi-qualified CA / Semi-qualified ACCA / B.Com / M.Com or equivalent professional qualification.
• 2+ years of experience in UK accounts preparation, bookkeeping, reconciliations or accounts working papers; higher experience suitable for AM/DM-level responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of UK accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT and PAYE reconciliations.
• Knowledge of FRS 102 / FRS 105 and UK corporation tax adjustments.
• Experience with Xero, QuickBooks Online, Sage, Dext, Caseware, Alphatax or equivalent accounting software.
• Good Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to identify risks, raise queries and work effectively with UK stakeholders.
• Experience coaching junior team members is advantageous for senior-level positions.